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- Preventing Accidents In and Around Swimming Pools
Apr 18, 2016
With the gradually warming weather comes an increase in outdoor activities for both adults and children. It is therefore very important that property owners – particularly those with a swimming pool –take precautions to prevent injury. Drowning ranks fifth among the leading causes of unintentional injury death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Among children between the ages of one and four, most drowning incidents occur in home swimming...Read More - Second Study Shows More PPI Dangers
Apr 15, 2016
More research has linked popular stomach acid medications to an increased risk of developing deadly kidney problems. A study published on April 14 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology comes on the heels of another study linking these drugs to acute interstitial nephritis as well as chronic kidney disease (CKD). Using data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, researchers found that patients who took proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) had a 96 percent increased risk...Read More - When a Collision Damages Public Property
Apr 15, 2016
Drivers are equally liable for damage to public property as they are for damage to another driver’s car. Depending on the item that sustained the damage, drivers could be looking at a staggering bill. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) seeks reimbursement from those responsible for the repair of roadway items damaged as a result of crashes. The most frequently items hit in crashes are guide rails and road signs. Unfortunately for the at-fault driver, these...Read More - Medical Malpractice Involving Drug Errors May be Higher Than Reported
Apr 13, 2016
Since 1992, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received nearly 30,000 reports of medication errors. As these reports are voluntary, the Agency believes the number of medication errors that actually occur is much higher. A medication error is “… any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in the control of the health care professional, patient, or consumer,” according to the National Coordinating...Read More - Medical Malpractice during Emergency Care
Apr 12, 2016
Health care professionals must act quickly during medical emergencies, which can lead to mistakes and patient injury. However, whether an injured patient can file a medical malpractice lawsuit depends largely on which medical personnel acted negligently – a first responder, a doctor or nurse, or an emergency room (ER) staff member. While the vast majority of states have laws protecting first responders from medical malpractice lawsuits, no such protections apply to ER doctors and nurses. First...Read More - Can a Pharmacist be Held Liable for Medical Malpractice?
Apr 12, 2016
Errors can happen at any stage during medication administration, but there are steps you can take to help prevent them. Millions of people in the U.S. trust pharmacists with the task of giving them the correct prescribed medications. Pharmacists’ mistakes can have life-threatening consequences, but when can they be held liable for negligence and professional malpractice? A pharmacist may be responsible for tasks beyond accurately dispensing the medication, depending on their state’s specific laws. These additional tasks may...Read More - Airbag Injuries and Failures
Apr 11, 2016
Vehicles are becoming increasingly safer to keep up with the demands of consumers and government groups. As part of the global effort to improve safety and crash protection, many newer vehicle models have multiple airbags installed to protect occupants in a variety of collisions. All cars sold in the United States must have dual front airbags. During a crash, the driver’s airbag deploys from the steering wheel, and the passenger’s airbag deploys from the dashboard. Many...Read More - What Happens When a Pedestrian is Hurt at a Construction Site?
Apr 7, 2016
Construction sites are hazardous by nature, and they are also often located in areas with lots of foot traffic. As a result, those responsible for the site maintain it with the utmost care to prevent injury. Tragically, construction site negligence can lead to accidents, injuries and deaths involving not only employees on the site, but unsuspecting pedestrians as well. Mistakes that may lead to a construction accident include: Insufficient barricades to keep pedestrians at a safe proximity...Read More - April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Apr 6, 2016
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and a great time to underscore the staggering statistics associated with distracted driving in the United States. More than 3,000 people were killed and 431,000 were injured in auto accidents involving distracted drivers in 2014 alone. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 10 percent of all drivers between the ages of 15 and 19 who were involved in fatal crashes were reported as distracted at the...Read More - What Role Does Informed Consent Play in a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
Apr 5, 2016
Informed consent refers to the agreement established that patients have been fully informed by their doctor about a medical procedure’s potential risks. Patients are often asked to sign a consent form before undergoing a medical procedure. However, these forms alone do not necessarily prove that a person gave informed consent. Doctors have a duty to provide their patients with essential information that will help them make informed choices about their medical care. If a patient is...Read More